Matt Hancock giving Downing Street coronavirus press briefing

The speaker discusses a previous briefing with Professor Rain from the MHRA, emphasizing that the standards for COVID-19 vaccine authorization are as rigorous as for any other vaccine. The speaker expresses confidence in the vaccines and addresses misinformation, highlighting public anxiety about vaccine availability and priority. The speaker reassures that the difference in priority levels is minimal, and the main constraint is supply.

What did the speaker emphasize about the standards for COVID-19 vaccine authorization?

• They are not important.

• They are more rigorous than for other vaccines.

• They are the same as for any other vaccine.

• They are less rigorous than for other vaccines.

How does the speaker feel about taking the COVID-19 vaccine?

• Eager and confident.

• Indifferent and neutral.

• Opposed and resistant.

• Hesitant and unsure.

What is the main factor affecting the distribution of vaccines according to the speaker?

• Public demand.

• Government policies.

• Supply availability.

• Healthcare infrastructure.

What does the speaker say about the difference in waiting time between priority levels?

• It is unpredictable.

• It will be a few weeks.

• It is not a concern.

• It could be several months.

What message does the speaker convey about worrying over priority order?

• Everyone will get vaccinated at the same time.

• Priority order is irrelevant.

• It is not worth worrying too much.

• People should be very concerned.